Buffalo's Bounty of Bread

“Elm Street Bakery head baker Mark Notarpole has been making bread for 40 years. Most of his bread uses a long, slow rise that lets the dough ferment, for a more nutritious bread that's easier to digest. In the morning, Notarpole sweeps the ashes from the bakery's wood-fired oven before baking the day's bread...”

the buffalo news

Dinner at Elm Street Bakery shows impressive moves

“Elm Street Bakery has already done the hard part. It’s on its way to becoming one of Western New York’s destination restaurants...”

The Buffalo News

ELM STREET BAKERY – 28 DAYS OF PIZZA

“Elm Street has a unique following – called East Aurorians (possibly a made up word). They love it. Not only do they love the pizza, they love the bread, sandwiches, baked goods and atmosphere that gives you that warm fuzzy feeling...”

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NEW YORK STATE'S 10 BEST PIZZA PLACES (OUTSIDE OF NYC)

"Perfectly greasy pizza with little charred pepperoni cups (quintessential Buffalo-style pizza) can be found at this place in the East Side of Buffalo, which uses fresh, seasonal toppings on its wood-fired pies. Tuck into a roasted mushroom and fennel sausage pie on the patio and don’t be surprised (or hate us) if you compare every pizza hereafter to this one..."

thrillist

Restaurant Review: Elm Street Bakery Now Serves Dinner, Holy S***

“It’s in our top five favorite places to eat in Western New York and we half jokingly/seriously tell people that it’s a reason we would love to eventually live to East Aurora. The location is beautiful and it arguably has the best baked goods AND pizza (yes, we went there) in Western New York..."